Deli Clerk (FT) Near West Store

Bloomingfoods Co-op Market•Bloomington, IN

13d•$13 - $16

About The Position

The Deli Clerk provides service to Bloomingfoods’ internal and external customers and performs daily retail duties including receiving, stocking, selling, replenishing, food preparation, and serving customers. The position supports customer service, deli counter operations, store cleanliness, food safety, inventory, and communication across the team.

Requirements

Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, reach, bend, and climb.
Willingness to work in coolers and freezers.
Willingness to work outside in the elements.
Regular, predictable attendance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to efficiency, detail, and accuracy.
Familiarity with the Windows 10 operating system.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent, fair, consistent, respectful, informative, and friendly service to internal and external customers, following established service standards and store policies.
Educate non-member customers about the co-op business model, mission, values, and cooperative ownership.
Inspect deliveries for damage, expiration dates, and quality; report issues; unload, process, and sign for deliveries as needed.
Stock and maintain displays according to schematics, including culling unsuitable items, rotating and facing products, and keeping fixtures and storage/work areas clean and organized.
Operate the dish machine and wash dishes and cooking equipment.
Maintain accurate price labels and signage, reporting discrepancies to POS, and follow proper storage, handling, and backstock rotation procedures.
Serve customers at the deli counter and follow operating procedures and relevant safety, health, and department standards.
Handle, cut, and dispose of food and materials safely; prepare in-house deli foods according to established recipes.
Assemble and finish commissary foods for the food bar and prepare special orders for customer pickup and delivery.
Keep carts and baskets available in designated areas and perform cleaning and maintenance in retail, dining, office, food preparation, and outdoor areas.
Maintain restroom cleanliness and supplies; monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and promptly report deviations.
Perform opening and closing procedures, including display setup and teardown, cleaning, and security procedures.
Participate in store inventories and follow co-op policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for training effectiveness and job performance, and perform other duties assigned by the Department Manager, Store Manager, or Person-In-Charge.
Attend staff meetings, communicate effectively with coworkers and customers, and stay informed through staff bulletin boards, Paycor accounts, and log books.